The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday January 18, 1901 Death of an Old Settler. M.G. DRISKELL, who was perhaps one of the oldest settlers in Washington county, died at his home near Hollenberg, Jan. 13, 1901, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 21 days. Mountilian Gibson DRISKELL was born in Green county, Ohio., February 22, 1820. He moved in early life to Iowa where he married Miss Emily S. AYERS, Dec. 22, 1820.(?). In 1860 Mr. DRISKELL and family moved to Kansas and homesteaded the quarter section of land on which Washington now stands, and like all other pioneers, had many thrilling adventures and trying experiences. The subject of this sketch was converted early in life and untied with the M.E. church in Keokuk, Iowa, where he was soon elected to the office of Sunday school superintendent and later was appointed class leader in which capacity he served his church until reclining years compelled him to resign his work. He organized the first Methodist society in Washington county and perhaps the first society of any kind, being organized in April, 1860. One daughter, five sons and a companion of nearly sixty years survive him. A large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church at Hollenberg and were conducted by the pastor, H.W. HOLLAR. (Note:Marriage date was printed Dec. 22, 1820 in the newspaper and is obviously wrong.)